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Be prepared for a multi-stage boss battle. During the fight, Xion transports Roxas to four different locations, each time assuming a different form.  
Be prepared for a multi-stage boss battle. During the fight, Xion transports Roxas to four different locations, each time assuming a different form.  


Xion possesses two unique abilities. First, Xion performs a powerful, unblockable counterattack whenever Roxas parries her combo attacks (i.e. using Block). Dodge Xion's attacks, instead of Blocking, to avoid triggering her counterattack.  
Xion possesses two unique abilities during her first three phases.


Second, when her HP is low, Xion may attempt to restore her HP. She floats into the air, channels for a couple seconds, then raises a dark barrier and regains a substantial amount of HP. This ability can be interrupted by attacking Xion while she is channeling.  
'''Counter Slash:''' When Roxas parries a combo attack (i.e. using Block), Xion performs an unblockable counterattack. Dodge Xion's attacks instead of Blocking.


Xion's attacks require good timing and careful maneuvering to avoid. Make good use of Dodge Roll and Glide. Equipping Cure magic or Potions will aid greatly; attack magic is effective but not essential.  
'''Barrier:''' When her HP is low, Xion occasionally attempts to restore her HP. She floats into the air, channels for a couple seconds, then raises a dark barrier, becoming temporarily invulnerable and regaining a substantial amount of HP. Interrupt this ability by attacking Xion before she raises her barrier.
 
Xion's attacks require good timing and careful maneuvering to avoid. Make good use of Dodge Roll and Glide. Equip Cure magic and/or Potions. Attack magic is effective but not essential.  


====First Form====
====First Form====
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The first battle with Xion takes place in the '''Bizarre Room''' of [[Wonderland]].  
The first battle with Xion takes place in the '''Bizarre Room''' of [[Wonderland]].  


Her basic combo attack consists of an overhead slash, followed by a forward thrust, and finishing with a spinning overhead slash.  
'''Continuous Slash:''' Xion's basic combo attack. Xion performs an overhead slash, then a forward thrust, then a spinning overhead slash.
 
'''Tame Slash:''' Xion charges energy, then performs a rapid forward thrust.  


She also utilizes a single-strike attack, visibly charging energy before rushing toward Roxas with a rapid forward thrust.  
'''Sonic Blade:''' Xion's aerial attack. Xion enters flight mode by first pushing Roxas away with a nondamaging burst of energy, then floating into the air. Once airborne, she performs Sora's [[Sonic Blade]], attacking with a quick diving thrust.  


Xion may enter flight mode:  she releases a nondamaging burst of energy to push Roxas away, then floats into the air. She performs an aerial version of Sora's [[Sonic Blade]], attacking with a quick diving thrust. If the attack connects, Xion will perform the attack in succession until the attack misses or is parried. Xion returns to the ground after the attack.
If Sonic Blade connects, Xion repeats the attack until it misses or is parried. Xion returns to the ground after the attack.


====Second Form====
====Second Form====
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The second battle takes place in [[Halloween Town]], at the '''Manor Ruins'''.  
The second battle takes place in [[Halloween Town]], at the '''Manor Ruins'''.  


Her basic attack consists of an overhead slash, followed by an upward diagonal slash, and finishing with a forward thrust.  
'''Continuous Slash:''' Xion's basic combo attack. Xion performs an overhead slash, then an upward diagonal slash, then a forward thrust.  


Xion may create a vortex to pull Roxas in, charges energy for a number of seconds, then rushes forward with a swift overhead slash. Dodge by Gliding or Air Sliding out of the vortex, or Dodge Rolling with the correct timing.  
'''Tame Slash:''' Xion creates a vortex to pull Roxas in, charges energy for a number of seconds, then performs an overhead slash. Escape the vortex by Gliding or Air Sliding. Alternately, Dodge Roll the moment Xion performs her overhead slash.


Xion periodically uses Sora's [[Ragnarok]]. She floats into the air, charges energy, then fires a salvo of projectiles which home in on Roxas. Avoid this attack by [[Glide|Gliding]], or by running (as long as a level 2 [[Haste]] is equipped). Because Ragnarok is a Nil-based attack, equipping a ring with Nil-elemental resistance can aid immensely if dodging Ragnarok's missiles proves difficult. (If [[Nothing to Fear]] is equipped, Ragnarok will deal zero damage, though it will still cause Roxas to stagger.)
'''Ragnarok:''' Xion uses Sora's [[Ragnarok]]. She floats into the air, charges energy, then fires a salvo of projectiles which home in on Roxas. Avoid this attack by [[Glide|Gliding]] or running away (with a level 2 [[Haste]] equipped) until the projectiles disappear.  


Much of this stage is often spent dodging Ragnarok. Glide (or run with Haste) around Xion until Ragnarok fizzles out. Watch for Xion's next move. If Xion begins to charge up Ragnarok again, land one or two combos while she is charging, then immediately Glide or run away. Repeat until Xion begins another attack.
If Xion performs Ragnarok repeatedly, land one or two attack combos while she is charging, then immediately move away. If dodging proves difficult, consider equipping a ring with Nil resistance such as [[Nothing to Fear]] to mitigate Ragnarok's damage. Note that although Nothing to Fear fully nullifies Ragnarok's damage, the missiles still stun Roxas if they connect.  


====Third Form====
====Third Form====
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Xion's third battle takes place in the '''Lamp Chamber''' area of [[Agrabah]]. While attacking in this form, Xion performs Sora's [[Ars Arcanum]], infusing her four blades with light. In this form, Xion is more graceful and agile, performing flips and spins that make her more difficult to hit.  
Xion's third battle takes place in the '''Lamp Chamber''' area of [[Agrabah]]. In this form, Xion is more graceful and agile, performing flips and spins that make her difficult to hit.  


Her basic attack consists of two downward diagonal slash attacks with her front blades, finishing with a slow, powerful overhead slash with all four blades.
'''Continuous Slash:''' Xion's basic attack. Xion performs two downward diagonal slashes with her front blades, then a slow overhead slash with all four blades.


A more dangerous combo attack involves Xion slashing downwards twice, followed by a jumping upward slash attack and a downward strike, and finishing with a leaping flurry of slashes.  
'''Tame Slash:''' Xion creates a vortex to pull Roxas in, charges energy for a number of seconds, then slashes with all four blades.


She retains the vortex attack from her second form, charging and attacking with a downward slash with her four blades.  
'''Jump Attack:''' Xion leaps into the air, plunging downward with multiple slashes and producing a small shockwave.


Xion periodically leaps into the air, plunging downward with multiple slashes and producing a small shockwave.
'''Ars Arcanum:''' Xion infuses all four blades with light. She performs two downward slashes, a jumping slash and a downward strike, then a leaping flurry of slashes.  


Xion's third form is arguably the most difficult form to dodge, due to limited dodging space and the long range of Xion's attacks. Land combos immediately after she stops attacking, and be wary of staying too close when she resumes.  
Xion's third form is arguably the most difficult form to dodge due to limited dodging room combined with Xion's agility and long reach. Land combos immediately after she stops attacking, and move away before she resumes.  


====Final Form====
====Final Form====
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The final battle with Xion takes place in front of the '''Train Station''' in Twilight Town. She attains a massive size, but remains stationary at one end of the battlefield throughout the fight. In this form, Xion loses both her counterattack and her heal ability, and her regular attacks are slow and far more predictable. However, her attacks can now inflict status effects.


Her basic attack consists of a downward diagonal slash with each of her blades, finishing with a diagonal slash attack with both blades.
The final battle with Xion takes place in front of the '''Train Station''' in Twilight Town. She becomes massive, but remains stationary at one end of the battlefield throughout the fight. In this form, Xion loses both Counter Slash and Barrier, and her regular attacks are slow and telegraphed. However, her attacks can inflict status effects.
 
 
When Xion raises one blade, she performs either Continuous Slash or Continuous Rush.
 
'''Continuous Slash:''' Xion's basic attack. Xion performs a slash with each of her blades, then a slash with both blades.
 
'''Continuous Rush:''' Xion slashes four times. Each slash creates a shockwave of blue energy.
 
When Xion crosses her blades, she executes either Gravity or Laser.  


When Xion crosses her blades, she executes one of two attacks. The first creates a damaging orb of darkness around Roxas; the second fires blasts of light from the tendrils extending from her shoulders.
'''Gravity:''' Xion creates an orb of darkness near her.  


In addition, Xion may slash four times in succession, each time creating a shockwave of blue energy.
'''Laser:''' Xion fires blasts of light from her shoulder tendrils.


When her HP is low, Xion gains access to two powerful desperation attacks, each creating a vortex in the middle of the battlefield. Which one she uses is dependent on the attack she uses before the vortex appears on the ground. If she shoots the blasts of light before the vortex appears, she puts her Keyblades together, firing a blast of light in the air which causes pillars of light to rain down randomly across the battlefield (an attack based on dual-wielding Roxas's limit break: [[Magic Hour]]). Avoid this attack by Gliding and staying as close to Xion as possible, where the attacks are less likely to hit.
When her HP is low, Xion gains access to two powerful desperation attacks. Which one she uses depends on whether her previous attack was Gravity or Laser.


If Xion creates the orb of darkness before the vortex appears, she will use Trinity Limit, creating a massive circular pillar of light which engulfs most of the battlefield. Dodge by Gliding up to the corners farthest to the east or west of Xion. (Like Ragnarok, Trinity Limit is a Nil-based attack. Nil-elemental resistance can be equipped to mitigate or prevent damage from this attack.)
'''Laser Rain:''' Telegraphed by Laser. Xion creates a vortex, puts her Keyblades together, and fires a blast of light into the air, causing pillars of light to rain down randomly across the battlefield (Laser Rain is based on dual-wielding Roxas's limit break: [[Magic Hour]]). Avoid by Gliding as close to Xion as possible, where the attacks are less likely to hit.


Every attack in Xion's arsenal, with the exception of her desperation attacks, can be Blocked. Use Glide to dodge Xion's desperation attacks.
'''Final Limit:''' Telegraphed by Gravity. Xion creates a massive pillar of light which engulfs most of the battlefield. Glide against the corners to the east or west of Xion. (Final Limit is based on Trinity Limit.) Alternately, equip Nil resistance to mitigate or prevent damage.


Because Xion's attacks in this stage have a significant delay before each attack, memorizing the visual cues preceding each attack simplifies this fight greatly.
Memorizing how Xion's telegraphs each attack can be useful, but is not necessary: in this phase, all of Xion's non-desperation attacks can be safely Blocked. Glide to dodge Xion's desperation attacks.


==Mission walkthroughs==
==Mission walkthroughs==
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